UPDATE: The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an astonishing $800 million ahead of the next drawing on Tuesday, November 4. This massive prize comes after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn last Friday night, leaving millions of hopeful players eager for their chance to win big.
Friday’s winning numbers were 2-24-52-66-68, with the Mega Ball being 9. The jackpot has been climbing since it was last won in Virginia on June 27, highlighting a significant dry spell for winners in the game.
The stakes for this upcoming drawing are particularly exciting, as it represents one of the largest Mega Millions jackpots in recent history. The last November jackpot was won back in 2016, but historically, there have been 16 jackpots awarded during this month since the game’s inception in 2002. The largest November prize ever recorded was $326 million won in New York on November 4, 2014.
Tickets are priced at $5 each and come with a randomly assigned multiplier, enhancing base prize levels by factors of 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or even 10X. Players should be aware that the overall odds of winning any Mega Millions prize stand at 1 in 23, while the odds of snagging the jackpot are a daunting 1 in 290,472,336.
With Mega Millions available in 45 states, plus Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands, excitement is spreading nationwide. The New York Lottery remains the largest and most profitable in North America, contributing $3.7 billion to education in the fiscal year 2022-2023.
As the anticipation builds for Tuesday night, players are encouraged to purchase their tickets early and join the excitement of potentially changing their lives forever. Mega Millions drawings are streamed live every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET.
“The Mega Millions jackpot is a life-changing opportunity, and we can’t wait to see who the next big winner will be,” said a spokesperson from the New York Lottery.
For those struggling with gambling addiction or who know someone who is, assistance is available through the State’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY to 467369.
Stay tuned for live updates and be sure to check your tickets after the drawing for a chance at life-altering winnings!
